What does the name Josephine mean?

The name Josephine means "God will increase".

What is the origin of the name Josephine?

Josephine is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 3,746 babies were named Josephine in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Josephine is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 3,746 →

All-Time Total: 288,325

Peak Year: 1918

Josephine is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Joseph. It means "God will add" or "may Jehovah add."

Girl names closely related to Josephine

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Boy names closely related to Josephine

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Names with similar meaning to Josephine

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